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Langley Leads CMA Noms; McGraw Honored
5 Nov
Summary
- Ella Langley leads nominations with nine nods.
- Tim McGraw to be honored for Hall of Fame induction.
- CMA Awards air live from Nashville on Nov. 18.

The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the first wave of performers for the 2027 CMA Awards. Ella Langley leads the pack with an impressive nine nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with seven and Kacey Musgraves with five. Other artists slated to perform include Cody Johnson, Zach Top, the Red Clay Strays, and Tucker Wetmore.
A special performance will honor Tim McGraw, celebrating his recent induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. McGraw, a CMA Awards veteran with 40 nominations, is also nominated this year for Musical Event of the Year.
The 2027 CMA Awards are scheduled to broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on November 18th, from 8-11 p.m. ET/PT on ABC and Disney+. Streaming will be available on-demand the following day via Hulu. Lainey Wilson will return to host for the third year.